Show S-- Herald Journal Logan Utah Thursday January The 26 1914 Senior center Local organization helps Cache seniors live with dignity By Brenda Butler systems Primary responsibilQity Others retire at age 65 and go through the “golden years" as outlined in the latest retirment manuals happily and content with the same everyday problems we all encounter However some of our (rider citizens are not prepared the unexpected problems that crop up and need somewhere to turn for help Poor health habits that for years seemed unimportant may show up later in the form of earlier disability and higher than average medical costs Savings set aside year after year will have accumulated to a significant sum at age 60 to be used to supplement pensions and health insurance however with inflation etc many seniors unable to set aside extra money are now living solely on Social Security which was never meant to be a total pension to an Individual's welfare rests with the individual and hisher family When family is unable to meet the responsibility it is to appropriate to turn church to neighbors community or government agency to help This process has become the American tradition Ideally we would like to be able to solve problems ourselves but sometimes our efforts alone aren’t enough We need to depend on the services and protections family neighbors sources The provided by and other and decisions choices made throughout our early life are often times important factors in determining what life after 60 will bring A good percentage of persons are still active in the work force and will stay active possibly on a shorter work day basis through their 70s and 80s These folk are able to provide their own transportation live 60-pl- us with few proindependently blems having to be met by or other family plan Brenda Boiler is director of the Senior CUiens of Cade tkm County orgatoa support A mortgage-fre- e home can help make retirement easier as long as there is money for maintenance and upkeep Homes without regular maintenance are often dangerous to the health and welfare of the older person A number of seniors managing to maintain capable of independent living are in outlying communities where lack of family dose neighbors and ade- their homes place the loving personal care family can provide With all the rules and regulations control- ling government agencies they will never be flexible enough to all the help needed make provide transportation quate The goal of our Senior Citizen them socially isolated The percentage of older peo- Center in Logan which is govple in need of help compared to ernment sponsored is to help the total senior population is strengthen the formal and inrelatively small however they formal support system to (rider need to be helped When it persons in Cache Valley and to comes to providing for the help the senior population live unique needs of the frail elderly with pride a sense of need and person or the transportation with as much independence as needs of an elderly couple a possible The center also provides an dedicated family member or where they can continue outlet is available if caring neighbor more flexible sensitive and to socialize and enjoy activities efficient than even the best suited to their needs whether it be through recreation balanced designed government program Families to the extent they meals education or social can provide the support their service needs There is a variety of excellent older relatives need When families are unavailable neighbors support systems here in the church or community groups valley Burnout rates are high can often be counted on as a when a family is caring for frail elderly parents while support system Government programs began working and rearing a nuclear to provide support when fami- family We invite the communilies due to economic or emo- ty and concerned family to tional resources could not familiarize themselves with the These programs were designed support services offered at our to reinforce not replace fami- agency and others in the ly Agency workers seldom re LAST CHANCE GREEK GARDENS JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE 12 OFF 25 Selected Groups of v V1 SILK & DRIED FLOWERS BASKETS 0 OTHER BASKETS 25OFF J) 20 OFF CHoom from a loloction of beautiful woven ware Crafted from a variety of natural fibers Assorted shapes and sizes Large Selection Beautiful Colors Great Variety Make your own arrangement or have one of our designer do one just for you 30 Vi OFF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS OFF Artificial Trees Lights ALL ALL Birds Nests 0 Cones 0 Picks SILK & DRIED FLOWERING & FOLIAGE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS or WALL All PLANTS DECOR ready made up 30 SWEETS OPEN Mon-S9-- at 6 CLOSED Sunday 2015 North AAain' Logan OFF OFF candy 16 Varieties CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS 249 LB NOW 160 LB PEANUTS MIXED NUTS Reg Reg1! LB NOW 90 0 0 LB 50 Ribbon by yd or roil Nativities 0 Centerpieces 0 0 Candle Rings Candle Holder OFF STUFFED DOLLS ANIMALS Z BIRDS' |